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For an Australian’s view of the country . . . (highlight: Gallipoli at 2:14, site of where thousands died during WWI) . . .<\/p>\n
. . . and a look at the boatload of history one should be prepared to take in while visiting . . .<\/p>\n
. . . and for you nature-loving, ping-ping playing, relaxation types, head to Olympos for a backpacker’s paradise.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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